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Dr. Claudia Winkler, LL.M. (Harvard)

The Negotiation Academy is an initiative by Claudia Winkler. After
her studies and work in the UK and the US, Claudia returned to Europe with the goal of
making negotiation training a firm part of legal education and practice. An energetic and
creative communicator she uses her top legal educations with her international legal and
business experience to bring negotiation training to all corners of the world. In doing so,
Claudia has trained 1,000s of lawyers, entrepreneurs, judges, public defenders and students
throughout the world, including the US, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia.

Supported By

Mediator Academy

Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy

Arbitral Women Network

Phoenix Legal

International Mediation Institute

Testimonials

Claudia’s negotiation training was an exhilarating and enriching experience. The case studies were very well drafted and unique. They made me think through and dive deep in to the subject. It showed how knowing the core framework for interest based negotiation along with the little negotiation secrets can make a long lasting difference in your everyday success.

Swati Joshi - Asst.-Manager, Legal, Fidelity Investments

Good negotiation skills not only allow you to enhance your capabilities as lawyer but also ensure high standards of work product and delivery that your clients expect from you. Claudia’s knowledge and expertise in this field make her workshops insightful, interactive and useful.

Aimi Hodiwala-Rale - Head of KM, Trilegal

Insightful, practical and universally applicable. Claudia’s negotiation training is an invaluable asset for every young and experienced lawyer.

Prof. Ashok Patil, NLS Bangalore

Creative, smart, passionate. Claudia made us reconnect with our negotiation skills and strategies, showing us how to make the most of them and how to have a great time in the process.

Izabela Zielinska - Partner, Wardynski & Partners, Poland

In today’s competitive market graduates cannot leave a skillset this critical to chance and as educators we must all be committed to support them in the same. Claudia’s trainings give the necessary edge, expertise and practical application to this and must be highly recommended for all law students.

Prof. Bhavani Prasad Panda - VC, MNLU Mumbai

I can’t overemphasize the relevance of Dr. Winkler’s training for 21st century law practice. Negotiation and client communication skills are no longer a luxury but an absolute must. Her practical and client-centered approach strikes exactly where every lawyer must learn to bridge their legal expertise with their client focus to achieve excellent results.

Mohit Saraf - Founding Partner, Luthra & Luthra

Claudia is a fascinating, committed and highly engaging trainer with in depth-knowledge and a great skill to transfer it.

Daniel Aregawi - Judge, Federal First Instance Court, Ethiopia

Claudia’s expertise and approach to negotiation skills and client focus capture the very essence of what makes or breaks any lawyer’s or firm’s success. An engaging and powerful workshop for practitioners and students that is a must for the professional in the legal field.

Sawant Singh - Partner, Phoenix Legal

Drafting and research skills make a good lawyer, but the art of negotiations coupled with them is what make a great lawyer! The master class with Claudia and The Negotiation Academy gave me a detailed insight on this art of negotiation and the specific skillsets which I need to sharpen to become a good negotiator. The insightful interactive discussions interspersed with practical exercises, made a brilliant workshop!